Hey you!
Have questions? Probably!
Check out the FAQ below, and then reach out!
Yes, and thanks for asking! In this current world we live and plan weddings in, making sure we keep each other safe is so important. Myself and my team members are all fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, and pay close attention to the science as we learn more each day. Currently, we are still wearing masks for your entire day, to keep ensure everyone is safe during indoor and outdoor events. We are happy to provide proof of vaccination, should your venue or peace of mind require it.
“Are you Vaccinated?”
Talking about money is the least fun part of planning your wedding, but it’s hella important, too, so I keep it super straight forward and easy. No two weddings are the same, so I don’t treat them like they are. Custom packages, custom pricing, every time. We’ll work together to create the perfect package for you and your wedding day.
That said, my wedding day packages start at $5k, with elopement and courthouse packages starting at $3k.
I can work with most budgets, so let’s chat about what you need for your day, so that I can build the perfect package for you, your boo, and your wedding day plans!
“Let’s Talk money”
“I don’t live in Chicago, do you travel?”
Heck yeah! For you, I’ll go anywhere. Pricing for travel depends on where we’re going, so let’s chat about it first to figure it out! I freakin’ love to take gorgeous photos of my rad clients, wherever that may take you lovebirds- especially if it's to the mountains, to the beach or to your favorite hidden spot in your neighborhood. Hella bonus points if it’s somewhere I’ve never shot a wedding, or somewhere with reallllly good food (On my bucket list right now: New Orleans, Maine, Southern California, Oregon). I'd love to travel with you and to document your first adventures as a married couple- even if that just means a trip to city hall! Throughout the year, I also frequent Austin, TX and my OG hometown Cleveland, OH
“How long does it take to get my photos?”
I have a hard time waiting for my food to be delivered, so I know you’ll be eager to get your images in your inbox after your wedding! That’s why I do next-day previews and your online, password-protected gallery delivered to you within 90 days or less! Yep, that fast, that awesome, every single time.
“My partner hates having their photo taken.
Is that ok?”
Challenge accepted. I pride myself on taking apprehensive or self-proclaimed “awkward” folks and turning them into photo-session rockstars! Having your photo taken professionally is rare and often new, but that just means that I have a blank canvas to work with! I make having your photo taken so fun, easy, and relaxing that you’ll be like “wait, how did I ever think we were awkward?!” in no time.
Um, duh! I took them for you, so I want you to have them. You’ll be swimming in awesome photos of your wedding day before you know it. The only ones I don’t deliver are the mid-blinks, the duplicates, the blurry ones, or the unflattering frames that you don’t want anyway! All of the other gorgeous memories are yours to obsess over and share on your Instagram feed for the rest of forever.
“Do I get all of my photos?”
Ok, now that you’ve met me, seen more of my work and read this FAQ, it’s time for you to make the first move.
“Working with AJ is an absolute dream. That sounds hyperbolic but I promise it’s not. She is organized, she is empathetic, she is funny, and she is not afraid to tell your cousin/aunt/friend/DJ to kindly be where they need to be so she can capture the memories! She will walk you through her suggestions for a timeline, she will talk color palettes, she will recommend other vendors. She will hold your things on the big day, hand you a Kleenex, and shuttle you & your loved one somewhere quiet so you can HAVE A MINUTE
(and also photograph it so you have those memories too).”